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M1.9 Depth: 3.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 22 km E of Forsan, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 19:40:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 19:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 22 km E of Forsan, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 138 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 19:40:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.10000, -101.12600
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 486 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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